5'8''x7'10'' Hand Knotted Wool Dark Gabbeh Solid Plush Pile Solid Rug

"A paragon of tonal depth and material integrity this 5'8"" � 7'10"" hand-knotted Gabbeh wool rug distills centuries of Parjian weaving tradition into a study of texture color and quiet strength. Crafted from hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation it reveals a rich dark caramel field whose subtle tonal variations emerge through the interplay of natural dyes and artisanal knotting. The 0.75-inch pile delivers tactile luxury while the simplicity of its solid design underscores the Gabbeh philosophy of minimalism as a vessel for raw authenticity. Each fiber retains the organic irregularity of handwork resulting in a surface alive with warmth and depth. Ideal for contemporary rustic or minimalist interiors this rug functions as both foundation and focal point of material honesty and the enduring soul of nomadic craftsmanship into modern living spaces."Story Behind the Art: Gabbeh rugs were originally made by women from tribes in the south-west of Persia. Gabbeh literally means unclipped a reference to the shagginess of the pile. Rustic simplicity and indeed a certain willfulness of design give the rugs an unaffected freshness which is most sought after especially for use in modern decor. Original designs were very basic with only a limited number of decorative patterns mostly geometric mix of objects resembling animals humans (kids) or trees (abstracts) coarsely knotted with brightly colored wool. Tree designs crop up time and again in nomadic weaves. Their form is never standardized. Asymmetric and symmetric knots are often used in the same rug. But with their natural woolly texture thickness and extreme durability along with unique designs they have enjoyed popularity through the ages. In modern era Pakistan and India have emerged as popular producers of this nomadic flooring.